Beware of tax pitfalls when hosting on-farm music festivals

As Glastonbury Festival is held on Worthy Farm this weekend, farmers have been warned to consider the tax implications of hosting events on-farm

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 3 min read
Beware of tax pitfalls when hosting on-farm music festivals

Making farms and estates available for summer events can be a lucrative source of additional income. But there are a number of potential tax pitfalls to beware of when festivals and concerts, outdoor...

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